Overview
イアイア★ナイトオブデザイア (romanized in Asian English releases as IAIA★NIGHT OF DESIRE) is a Vocaloid original song by samfree, a prolific producer known throughout the Japanese vocal synth scene. Featuring the voice of IA, a Vocaloid developed by 1st Place with a clear, youthful timbre, the track debuted in maimai GreeN on September 5, 2013, as part of the series' growing library of niconico and Vocaloid content.
The song belongs to samfree's "Night Series," a collection of compositions linked by nocturnal imagery and energetic electronic pop production. At 162 BPM, IA's vocals ride over a driving instrumental arrangement, with lyrics that weave together themes of instinct, starlit romance, and desire. The chorus, built around the repeated "イアイア" chant, directly incorporates the voicebank's name as both a lyrical hook and a nod to her identity.
In maimai, both the Expert and Master charts were authored by notes designer はっぴー (Happy), whose patterns emphasize the song's rhythmic drive through layered hold sequences and slide formations. The Master chart has been rebalanced multiple times across maimai versions, rising from level 9 at launch to level 11 by the FESTiVAL era, reflecting both the chart's enduring challenge and the game's evolving difficulty standards. The song's in-game genre label also shifted over its lifespan, originally appearing under VARIETY in GreeN before being recategorized as niconico and eventually settling as niconico & VOCALOID from PiNK onward.
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- イアイア★ナイトオブデザイア belongs to samfree's Night Series, a collection of original Vocaloid compositions sharing nocturnal themes and the "★Night" naming convention.
- The title plays on the Vocaloid IA's name: "IA IA" echoes her name in the chorus, while "Night of Desire" anchors the track within samfree's thematic Night series.
- In Asian English versions of maimai, the song is officially displayed as "IAIA★NIGHT OF DESIRE."
- The song's in-game genre category has changed three times: it debuted under VARIETY in maimai GreeN, was moved to niconico from GreeN PLUS through ORANGE PLUS, and was finally categorized as niconico & VOCALOID from PiNK onward.
- Both the Expert and Master charts were designed by notes designer はっぴー (Happy).
- The Master chart has undergone several difficulty reclassifications across maimai versions: level 9 in GreeN, 9+ in PiNK, 10 in でらっくす PLUS, 10+ in UNiVERSE PLUS, and finally level 11 from FESTiVAL onward.
- The track runs approximately 1 minute and 48 seconds.
- samfree composed, arranged, and wrote the lyrics for the song, with IA providing the vocal performance.
FAQ
- Who composed "イアイア★ナイトオブデザイア"?
- The song was composed, arranged, and written by samfree, a well-known Vocaloid producer recognized for his Night Series of original compositions.
- Which Vocaloid is featured in "イアイア★ナイトオブデザイア"?
- The song features IA, a Japanese Vocaloid voicebank developed by 1st Place known for its bright, clear vocal character.
- When was "イアイア★ナイトオブデザイア" added to maimai?
- The song was added to maimai GreeN on September 5, 2013, making it one of the earlier Vocaloid tracks to appear in the arcade series.
- What difficulty level is the Master chart for "イアイア★ナイトオブデザイア"?
- The Master chart is rated level 11 with 347 total notes, designed by はっぴー (Happy). It has been rebalanced multiple times across different maimai versions, starting at level 9 in the original GreeN release.
- Who designed the charts for "イアイア★ナイトオブデザイア" in maimai?
- Both the Expert and Master charts were designed by the notes designer はっぴー (Happy). The Basic and Advanced charts do not have credited designers.
- What is the Night Series by samfree?
- The Night Series is a collection of samfree's original Vocaloid compositions united by nocturnal themes and the "★Night" naming pattern. イアイア★ナイトオブデザイア is one of these tracks.
- What does "イアイア★ナイトオブデザイア" mean in English?
- The title translates roughly to "IA IA★Night of Desire," with "IA IA" referencing the Vocaloid IA's name. In Asian English versions of maimai, it is officially romanized as "IAIA★NIGHT OF DESIRE."